{"id":29030,"date":"2019-01-14T19:50:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T19:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=29030"},"modified":"2019-01-14T19:51:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T19:51:41","slug":"how-to-experience-the-great-barrier-reef-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/how-to-experience-the-great-barrier-reef-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Experience the Great Barrier Reef with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>If your kids are dying to swim with Nemo &#8230; then a visit to the Great Barrier Reef is a must. Erin Holmes of&nbsp;<\/em><em>Explore With Erin<\/em><em>&nbsp;recently took her 8 &amp; 9-year-old kids for a snorkel and shares her top tips for keeping your little ones safe and entertained during your visit to this remarkable bucket list destination.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From the moment &#8220;Finding Nemo&#8221; hit the screens, my kids had it in their minds they had to meet him. And after &#8220;Finding Dory&#8221; hit the screens, it was impossible to change their minds. Add to that the discovery that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/15-destinations-to-see-before-they-disappear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reef may disappear soon<\/a> and we found ourselves with a Great Barrier Reef family holiday destination.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29044\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29044\" class=\"wp-image-29044 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Snorkel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122519-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/whitsundays-family-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>So it was with great enthusiasm (and much fanfare) I revealed our August family vacation to the Whitsundays in Queensland, <a title=\"15 Things Everyone Should Do in Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/15-things-everyone-should-do-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a>. With one whole day dedicated to a swim with Australia\u2019s beautiful sea creatures at the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n<p>Many parents fear to have their children near water, but Australia has safety measures and precautions that will soon have any doubts leaving your mind. To help ease your mind and make the most of a day at sea, my kids and I have compiled 5 great<a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/whitsundays-family-vacation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&nbsp;travel tips for your Great Barrier Reef family holiday.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid of a tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some people may balk at tours, because of the number of people and the inability to proactively meet your kid&#8217;s needs individually. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/things-to-do\/great-barrier-reef-day-cruise-to-reefworld.a180269.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Whitsunday+Island%2C+Queensland%2C+Australia&amp;latLong=-20.256891%2C148.983954&amp;rid=6024049&amp;pageNumber=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise Whitsunday<\/a> is the perfect way to manage a day at the Reef. The cons seem to become pros on a full-day cruise. With so many people on the boat, the kids got to make friends and keep themselves amused.<\/p>\n<p>This tour is also less scheduled. You sail to the Reef, have free time at the Reef and sail home, so there is not much structure &#8230; leaving it an easy way to manage your child&#8217;s own schedule. Some of that schedule may be nap time and being on a large tour boat means there was plenty of room for exhausted naps all the way back to the mainland.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29041\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29041\" class=\"wp-image-29041 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_111945-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/whitsundays-family-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Remember 5 important items<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a three-hour sail from Airlie Beach to the Great Barrier Reef and three hours home again, so you\u2019re going to want to be prepared for the journey with young ones.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Towels \u2013 You\u2019ll be in the water, make sure you bring towels to dry off. And stay warm.<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen \u2013 The Australian sun is hot and its UV rays are dangerous. In Australia we advertise \u2018slip, slop, slap\u2019. Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat. Please don\u2019t forget how unforgiving that sun can be, even on a cold day.<\/li>\n<li>Swimsuit \u2013 Sounds like a pretty simple thing, but believe me one of our party literally forgot his swim shorts. You don\u2019t want to come to the Great Barrier Reef and not hop in it.<\/li>\n<li>Snacks \u2013 The cruise provides a pretty delicious buffet and snacks throughout the day, but you may want to bring a few extras for those kids that are picky or just plain hungry at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Something to do \u2013 As I mentioned it\u2019s a long 6-hour journey. Have the kids bring a book, coloring, cards or if you\u2019re really at your wit&#8217;s end, their electronics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_29037\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29037\" class=\"wp-image-29037 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Don't forget swimmers! \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_125206-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/whitsundays-family-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Make sure you wear a wetsuit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It may be hot in Australia, but our waters are chilly. A wetsuit will keep the children warm on their Great Barrier Reef family holiday. But more importantly, different types of coral can be quiet prickly and the water is often filled with small jellyfish (stingers). A wetsuit will protect you and your munchkins from both. For us, these were part of the cruise cost and given out at the pontoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29043\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29043\" class=\"wp-image-29043 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - wetsuit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_122143-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a> <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29042\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29042\" class=\"wp-image-29042 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - flipper ready\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180829_112105-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Water safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The water is deep in many places and shallow in others. But obviously, even when it is shallow you are unable to stand, as the coral is protected. Many tour companies will be able to help your small ones with pool noodles and\/or floaties.<\/p>\n<p>My 8 and 9-year-olds are competent swimmers and had no trouble swimming the Reef by themselves. Snorkels, googles, and flippers were also provided for the tour.<\/p>\n<p>The boat itself has an indoor and outdoor section, so you can rest assured they will be safe when staying inside.<\/p>\n<p>Please make sure you keep an eye on your little ones at all time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29039\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29039\" class=\"wp-image-29039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - swim noodles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_140920-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Go out and visit more<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Great Barrier Reef is not the only thing worth visiting in this beautiful part of Australia. Make time to visit so many other destinations around the area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/things-to-do\/whitsundays-snorkeling-tour-on-an-ocean-raft.a397776.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Whitehaven+Beach&amp;pageNumber=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitehaven Beach<\/a> has the whitest sand and the most turquoise water you are every likely to see. It is one of my most favorite beaches in the world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29045\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29045\" class=\"wp-image-29045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Whitehaven Beach\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180828_103202-01_whitsundaysfamilyvacation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Consider a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-BIG4-Adventure-Whitsunday-Resort.h9627658.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big 4 Whitsundays Adventure Park<\/a>. The kids will love all the on-site activities from jumping pillows to water slides, heated pools, and mini golf. There are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/where-to-stay-whitsundays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">family-friendly Whitsunday accommodation<\/a> options nearby.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29034\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29034\" class=\"wp-image-29034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Waterslides\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173708-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a> <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29033\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29033\" class=\"wp-image-29033 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Jumping pillow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_173401-01_whitsundaysaccommodation_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/explorewitherin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a> <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lastly, head north to Bowen for warm orange sunsets, pictures with the Big Mango, and the greatest Australian dinner, &#8216;fish and chips&#8217; on the beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29031\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29031\" class=\"wp-image-29031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef With Kids - Fish and chips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-632x474.jpeg 632w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20180827_120648-01_whitsundayseat_ExploreWithErin-536x402.jpeg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorewitherin.com\/eat-whitsundays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@ExploreWithErin<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensure even your littlest fish have a blast! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":29043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[161],"tags":[381,20,1020,327,49,299,1427,415,117],"class_list":["post-29030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family","tag-australia","tag-beach","tag-beach-activities","tag-family","tag-family-friendly","tag-family-travel","tag-great-barrier-reef","tag-ocean","tag-snorkeling"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Experience the Great Barrier Reef with Kids | Travelocity<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"So, you&#039;re visiting the Great Barrier Reef with kids? 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